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BRZ 7142

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

146,761 mi
Last recorded146,761 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 7142
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 146,761 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Nov 2019 146,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 139,808 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded this could not be seen on initial test ()

Fuel pipe chafing on plastic shield (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic brake pipe shield insecure since repairs carried out

Fail 24 Oct 2018 139,794 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill and rear wheel house (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury crossmember (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended cannot access belts for rubbish (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 135,111 miles

Front crossmember corroded but not rotted through

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake backplates missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear crossmember rotted

both front shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 135,111 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front crossmember corroded but not rotted through

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake backplates missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear crossmember rotted

both front shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 135,110 miles

rear panel corroded

front shocker casings corroded

offside front tyre cracked on inside side wall.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 135,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes imbalance 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

front shocker casings corroded

offside front tyre cracked on inside side wall.

rear panel corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 128,736 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 128,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 126,330 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 126,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 122,269 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 122,269 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 117,647 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 117,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 111,295 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 111,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

battery insecure

Pass 29 May 2009 102,371 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 102,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 98,420 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 98,420 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 95,919 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 93,071 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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BRZ 7142 is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 112,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRZ 7142, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BRZ 7142 is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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